genuine

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/
US: /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/

  1. Real and exactly what it appears to be.

    1. This is a genuine leather bag, not a fake.
    2. The antique dealer confirmed the painting was a genuine Rembrandt.

  2. Sincere and honest in the way you act and speak.

    1. He is a genuine person; he always tells the truth.
    2. Her genuine concern for others made her a beloved volunteer at the shelter.

Synonyms

honest authentic true sincere real
genuine adverb

  1. Truly and sincerely.

    1. He genuinely cares about helping people.
    2. She genuinely believed that she had done the right thing in that situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "genuine" in English means: Real and exactly what it appears to be., Sincere and honest in the way you act and speak..

The phonetic transcription of "genuine" is /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ in British English and /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "genuine": honest, authentic, true, sincere, real.

Example usage of "genuine": "This is a genuine leather bag, not a fake.". More examples on the page.